Maroon 5, led by Adam Levine, is expected to give the halftime show of the 2019 Super Bowl.

A report of "Variety "has announced the choice of the Super Bowl LIII.The pop rock act follows the halftime show of Justin Timberlake's Super Bowl 2018.

February 3 marks the first return of the Super Bowl to Atlanta in 19 years. Some have criticized the NFL for choosing Los Angeles-based Maroon 5 instead of highlighting the city's musical talent in the first game.

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Maroon 5 is currently on his Red Pill Blues tour and will play Sunday at Bridgestone Arena.

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